Samsung will soon hold one of the most-awaited launch events of the year. At Galaxy Unpacked July 2025, the company is expected to unveil the next-generation foldables — including the Fold 7, Flip 7, and Flip 7 FE — along with new smartwatches and a One UI update.

How to Watch the Galaxy Unpacked July Event

Samsung is holding an in-person event for media personnel in Brooklyn, New York, on July 9, 2025. The event kicks off at 7 AM PT or 10 AM ET. You can join the event's livestream through the company's official YouTube channel. You should also be able to learn more about the announced products via official product releases and landing pages.

That said, here's everything we expect from the Galaxy Unpacked July event, including new foldables, smartwatches, software-related updates, and the company's first mixed-reality headset.

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Samsung's Next-Generation Foldables to Take Center Stage

Galaxy Z Fold 7

Although the book-style foldable will retain its minimal design language (including the boxy corners and thin bezels), the Fold 7 is said to be noticeably thinner than the Fold 6. While initial rumors suggest the phone's thickness is 4.5mm when unfolded, renowned tipster Ice Universe claims it to be 3.9mm in the unfolded state and 8.9mm in the folded state.

Apart from being thinner, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 should also feature larger inner (8.2-inch) and outer (6.5-inch) screens (which should also change its in-hand feel). Under the foldable screen, the foldable should run on the Snapdragon 8 Elite (for Galaxy) chipset, also found on the Galaxy S25 lineup. Besides, the Fold is also said to borrow the 200MP (f/1.7) primary camera from the S25 Ultra.

What's disappointing, at least for me, is that there's no rumored upgrade to the Fold 7's battery (or charging speeds). Regarding price, a recent leak from WinFuture suggests that the handset could cost as much as the Fold 6's current retail price in the European market (€1,999 for the baseline variant with 256GB storage).

While the rumored specifications seem plausible, what's unclear is Samsung's use of the word "Ultra" in its Galaxy Unpacked teasers. In my opinion, the company is either planning to change the Fold 7's name to "Fold 7 Ultra" or may release two Fold variants this year (although the chances of the latter are relatively slim).

Galaxy Z Flip 7

In my comparison between the Motorola Razr Ultra (2025) and the Galaxy Z Flip 6, I stated how the latter needs to catch up (quickly) in nearly every aspect, including the cover screen, chipset, battery life, and cameras. Well, from what it looks like, Samsung's taking the right steps with its upcoming clamshell foldable.

While the Flip 6 has a folder-shaped cover screen with chunky and uneven bezels, the Flip 7 is expected to feature a larger four-inch cover screen that encapsulates the camera sensors, much like what we've seen on the Razr Ultra. The internal screen is likely to increase in size from 6.7 inches to 6.85 inches.

Like the Fold 7, the Flip 7 should also get the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset for the American market. However, some rumors also suggest the presence of the Exynos 2500 chip on the foldable (via SamMobile). The phone is also said to feature a larger 4,300 mAh battery, a noteworthy upgrade from the 4,000 mAh cell on the Flip 6 (via GalaxyClub). However, we might not see any upgrades in the camera department after all; the handset may retain its 50MP primary camera and a 12MP ultrawide camera.

Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE

Samsung's Fan Edition handsets are usually toned-down variants of the company's flagship models, and I expect the Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE to be no exception. The idea is to create an affordable flip phone for loyal Samsung customers (or first-time buyers) who haven't spent their money on Motorola's $699 Razr 2025 (yet).

There are multiple rumors surrounding the affordable Flip 7 FE. According to a report by Tom's Guide, the foldable could cost $250 less than the $1,000 Flip 6, making it much more accessible for buyers. The report also mentions how Samsung's first Fan Edition foldable may look like the Flip 6 (featuring the same 3.4-inch folder-shaped cover screen and a 6.7-inch internal screen).

While the current and upcoming Samsung flagships utilize Qualcomm's top-tier chipsets, the Flip 7 FE has to cut some corners to keep its price under control. To that end, the handset is reportedly powered by the Exynos 2400 (4nm) processor (via SamMobile). Elsewhere, the flip-style FE will likely borrow the Flip 6's cameras (a 50MP primary and a 12MP ultrawide) and either a similar or a smaller battery.

Typically, Samsung doesn't reveal an FE variant with the flagship lineup, as it might make the latter look too expensive. While that could be the case with the Flip 7 FE as well, it is about time the company enters the affordable foldable segment before other brands capture a significant portion of it.

I believe that Samsung will at least announce the Flip 7 FE at the Galaxy Unpacked (though the launch might follow afterward).

Three New Galaxy Watch 8 Models With New Software

Galaxy Watch 8

At the Galaxy Unpacked, Samsung is said to unveil three new smartwatches this year: the Galaxy Watch 8, Galaxy Watch 8 Classic, and the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2025. First, let's talk about the vanilla Watch 8.

According to renders leaked by tipster Evan Blass (via GMSArena), the upcoming smartwatch could adopt a "squircle" frame (a square with extensively rounded edges), giving it a Watch Ultra-like appearance. The device should be available in both 40mm and 44mm sizes (with corresponding Wi-Fi and LTE models), and the latter could also feature a slightly larger battery (via Xpertpick).

Otherwise, the wearable should feature an AMOLED screen with a 60Hz refresh rate and run on the same Exynos W1000 (3nm) SoC as the Watch 7, alongside 2GB of RAM and 32GB of onboard storage. Even the IP68 dust and water resistance rating, as well as the MIL-STD-810H certification for use in harsh environmental conditions, should remain the same.

Galaxy Watch 8 Classic

Like the Watch 8, the Watch 8 Classic is expected to feature the "squircle" design, but with a physical rotating bezel surrounding the screen (like the Watch 6 Classic). It will be available with a 46mm case with Wi-Fi and LTE models (like the Watch 6 Classic) that fits a 1.5-inch AMOLED screen and has not two but three buttons on the side (much like the Galaxy Watch Ultra).

The Watch 8 Classic might sport a 450 mAh battery (via SmmyGuru).

Galaxy Watch Ultra (2025)

Last but not least, the Galaxy Watch Ultra (2025) could be available in a new blue colorway, with the same chunky frame (that features more square-like edges) as the current Watch Ultra. The variant appears to have a bezel around the screen, but whether it will be functional remains unclear.

One UI 8 Watch

On the software side, Samsung has already launched One UI 8 Watch (based on Google's Wear OS 6) for the Galaxy Watch 7 and the Galaxy Watch Ultra models.

Among the new features are a new user interface, the Now Bar and Now Brief (released with the Galaxy S25 series), Bedtime Guidance that recommends an optimal bedtime, and Running Coach, which provides an analysis of your run along with a score.

A feature called Antioxident Index enables supported Galaxy Watch models to measure carotenoids or antioxidants stored in our skin using the BioActive Sensor. Last but not least, the update is adding Vascular Load, a feature that measures the amount of stress on our vascular system while we sleep.

Along with the new One UI Watch 8 features, Samsung should also integrate Google's Gemini AI assistant into its upcoming smartwatches. The company could also launch a new personal health coach (based on AI) into the Samsung Health app; it could work in tandem with a compatible Galaxy Watch.

Last but not least, features coming to Wear OS 6, like Gemini Actions, should also make their way to the Galaxy Watch 8 series.

All Foldables to Run On Samsung's One UI 8

One UI 8

All the upcoming foldables are said to arrive with Samsung's One UI 8.0, which is based on Android 16. The software update comes with minor refinements to the user interface (as One UI 7 was a major visual redesign).

It features improvements for system apps, including My Files, Quick Share, Reminder, Samsung Internet, Samsung DeX, Samsung Health, and additional features such as Samsung DeX, AI Select, split-screen view, routines, and contact profile cards.

One UI 8 should also include some accessibility-related features, such as pinch-to-zoom functionality for the Assistant menu, keyboard control of mouse actions, keyboard magnification, and easy pairing of Bluetooth-based hearing aids.

The changelog also includes easy connection to Auracast broadcasts (via a QR code), enhanced alarm group control, and revamped visuals in the Weather app. While these updates are related to One UI 8, there's little to no information about any new Galaxy AI features.

Galaxy AI

The company has hinted at some sort of camera-centric Galaxy AI integration that recognizes what the camera is looking at and responds to it, but its exact use case remains unknown (sounds too similar to Apple's Visual Intelligence). It could be a potential hint about improved subject identification and related suggestions to switch modes or settings.

One very interesting leak comes from tipster PandaFlash Pro (via X), which claims that all Galaxy AI features (those that don't rely on Google Gemini) could remain free, contrary to the footnote on Samsung's official landing page. This could include features like Generative Edit in Gallery, call translation, writing and summarization tools, and many more. However, the catch here is that the tipster mentions this in the context of Samsung's "upcoming foldable."

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Does this mean that the Galaxy AI features will only be free on the Fold 7, Flip 7, and Flip 7 FE? I guess we'll have to wait until July 9 to learn more about that.

We're Also Expecting More Details on Project Moohan

For the uninitiated, Project Moohan is the internal codename for Samsung's first extended reality headset (commonly referred to as "XR" headsets), which could launch as an affordable alternative to Apple's Vision Pro and serve as a direct competitor to the Meta Quest 3.

Samsung is making the device with Google (which is designing the Android XR operating system) and Qualcomm (whose Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 chip powers it). While the device has been under development for over six months, leaker PandaFlash believes that Samsung could showcase it at the upcoming Galaxy Unpacked event.

The company may not unveil all the details about the XR headset, but it could either provide an update on the progress made so far or tease the device for a launch later this year. So far, we've heard that the device could feature a pair of 1.3-inch 4K OLED panels from Sony and pack up to 16GB of memory.

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Most recently, Samsung launched the budget Galaxy Buds Core in India for INR 4,999 (approximately USD 59). The affordable TWS earbuds offer premium features like ANC, Galaxy AI integration, up to 35 hours of total playtime, and an IP54 rating. While the product holds a lot of merit, it may not arrive in the United States, as it could impact the sales of the Galaxy Buds FE (USD 99).

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